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11-23-2007, 11:29 AM | #1 |
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Hitting the Redline in 1st
I'm not a professional driver, although my M Coupe has encouraged me to start taking driving classes and will probably lead to me building/buying a BMW race car in the near future. That being said, I was just wondering how many of you S-54 drivers hit the red line on occasion? My problem is in 1st gear. I have never red lined it in any other gear except 1st.
You know what happens, you keep pushing until you feel the engine lose power and you realize you are in the red. . . shit! Then I feel guilty all the way home, with thoughts of a couple of BMW mechanics at the dealer standing around my MC in a post mortem session muttering "he shouldn't have red lined it in first, what an amateur." Am I overreacting? |
11-23-2007, 11:54 AM | #2 |
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That is the rev limiter you are hitting. The engine is being protected by electronics at that point, so you are really not doing much, if any damage.
Relax .. enjoy the ride ... besides . you car came with a warranty, right? |
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11-24-2007, 01:49 PM | #4 |
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Bouncing the needle every now and then shouldn't hurt, especially an M. I haven't done the research but you might want to explore shift-lights.
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11-24-2007, 06:34 PM | #5 | |
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BTW, all you guys that responded are from SoCal. My Mechanic is John Handal at European Motor Works in Arcadia. This guy knows it all. Go to his site EMW1.com. He give you the straight scoop on whatever you need to know Re: BMW. |
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11-24-2007, 09:57 PM | #6 |
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You might also consider a hud...search for HUD and you should find the old thread...
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11-26-2007, 04:21 PM | #7 |
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Off topic, but MTheory, are you going to the Speedventures event at California Speedway? I'm heading there too myself on Sunday the 2nd. I'll be driving my Suby Legacy though, still breaking in my new M coupe.
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11-26-2007, 06:12 PM | #8 | |
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I'll be at the track on Sunday. I signed up for 4 x 20 in the MC. I'm dropping my wife and kids off at that hell hole called Disneyland, so it should be an all BMW weekend for me. I look forward to meeting you. I'll be the one in the XXL helmet. |
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11-26-2007, 06:44 PM | #9 | |
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I'm also signed up for 4x20 min sessions. Really wish I can take my new M coupe there, but I've only got 400 miles on it right now... |
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11-26-2007, 07:03 PM | #10 | |
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I will be at EMW all day from at least 10 AM. I think you will really enjoy speaking with John. He really knows his stuff and is very honest in his opinions about modifying the MC. He recommends to leave the engine alone. According to him, the only two mods which will make a difference are the exhaust and suspension. Any engine mods will be at the expense of reliability. Hope to see you at the shop. Bring your MC. |
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11-26-2007, 07:21 PM | #13 |
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LOL my dumb ass didn't read the previous posts. Naw I'll be at Willow Springs Raceway on Sun Dec 2. And I'll be at Industry Drift Day on Dec 1.
Was gonna go to Cali Speedway but my friend managed to convice me to go somewhere else =/. Theres a toys for tots car show there that day also right? |
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Just curious but why is this thread in the photos-photoshops-videos section?
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11-27-2007, 11:28 AM | #16 |
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